Lilies: Open Discussion of Lily Mosaic Virus/Tulip Breaking Virus, 1 by DreamOfSpring

DreamOfSpring wrote:
When I finally eradicate this "bug" from my garden, I am going to insist on bulbs grown in N. America and from well know suppliers who specialize in lilies. Clearly, inexpensive bulbs are NOT a bargain if they bring with them an increased risk of a disease that may wipe out 1/2 the garden.

My 1st diseased bulb opened about a week ago. A few days went by before I put the photo on the ID Forum and learned of the infection. Since then I have been to busy at work, getting home to late to take care of the removal. Today I found that I now have some 5 infected plants, all in the same area, pretty much side by side. Some or all may even be "children" of the same bulb, not sure. They are all red Asiatics. First thing Saturday I will dig them all up and "pray" this thing has not spread to Orientals and Orienpets. : (

Oh, and since I have learned that this virus effects some other plants like Echinaceas, tulips, etc now I'm seeing strange color patterns and growths on plants all over the place. Like this variegated hydrangea. The white variegation is normal, but those yellowish streaks don't look right, and check out those deformed leaves. Does anyone know if this virus effects hydrangeas?